Albert Einstein 51 - the Journey Of Relativity Theory Poem by Geeta Radhakrishna Menon

Dr. Einstein's ‘Year of Miracles' -1905 -
A year that triggered off a whole new science,
A landmark! In the development of modern physics.
Einstein presented five papers of major innovations-
All of them were brilliant discoveries, of which,
Two papers created sparkling revelations,
In the field of science, among scientific community,
A dynamic journey into world of progress, growth and new developments.

Dr. Einstein's first paper on the 'Special Theory of Relativity',
'On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies' - was
Published on 26th September 1905. This paper
Revolutionised the science world creating ripples
Of exciting adventures, a spectacular leap into Physics!
A second paper on 'Special Theory' published
On 21st November - the same year, laid the foundation
For Modern Physics that made Einstein a sensational scientist!

Dr. Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity utilised
Two reference frames; One frame moving
In a straight line away from the other frame.
But there was a question of ‘gravity' in Physics.
What would happen if one of the frames
Accelerated relative to the other frame?
Einstein had to bridge this gap to prove his point -
A key to incorporate ‘gravity' into ‘relativity'.

To successfully accomplish his work
Einstein needed an ‘Eureka moment' like Newton.
In 1907, Einstein was invited by German Physicist
Johannes Stark, editor of yearbook of Radioactivity,
To write an article that summed up his ‘Special Theory'.
Einstein began to think and devise a plan-
How he could incorporate ‘gravity into relativity',
And to convince the scientists the validity of his theory!

The fascinating moment arrived
While he was sitting in a chair in his patent office in Bern.
Einstein realised something very crucial:
'If a man falls off a roof, he cannot feel his own weight.'
This was the breakthrough he needed.
This idea became known as 'The Principle of Equivalence.'
'A reference frame placed in a gravitational field is identical
To a reference frame at rest, but subject to acceleration.'

Einstein added this new idea to his Special Theory.
A profound theory was born with innovative concept.
Einstein built on this ‘Equivalence Principle' that
'Gravitational force is proportional and
Identical to the gravitational mass of an object.'
Dr.Einstein was ecstatic with his new found theory
He recalled it as 'the happiest thought of my life.'
The world of science was thrilled with Einstein's discovery!

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